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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV
MSRP: from $23,200
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,397 (FWD MT)
3,433 (FWD AT)
3,631 (AWD)
GVWR: 4,740 (FWD MT)
4,785 (FWD AT)
4,960 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 2,200
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.8
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 39.4
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Four-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.3 x 0.98 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.25 x 0.47 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; cast-iron block, aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT); FSI
Displacement: 1,984
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 200 at 5,100 - 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 207 at 1,700 - 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 18 - 19 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24 (AWD), 25 (FWD AT), 26 (MT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.92, 2.16, 1.89, 1.38, 1.09, 0.92
Final Drive: 4.40 (1st & 2nd), 3.30
Available with: Tiguan S
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.95, 2.30, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.69
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 174.3
Width [in.]: 71.2
Height [in.]: 66.3
Wheelbase [in.]: 102.5
Front Track [in.]: 61.8
Rear Track [in.]: 61.9
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 6.9
Approach Angle [in.]: 18.6
Departure Angle [in.]: 23.3
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 95.3
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.0
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.8
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 23.8
56.1 (rear seats folded)
Standard Features
  • 2 power remote, heated, folding door mirrors with indicator lights
  • 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine
  • 215/65 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 12v power outlets
  • 4 doors
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual front bucket seats with lumbar support
  • 8 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Alloy wheels
  • Assist grips
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting, cover, and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Chrome grille and exhaust tips
  • Chrome interior accents
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage and armrest
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Keyfob window controls
  • Lighted, refrigerated, and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks with selective unlocking
  • Power windows with one-touch open / close in front and rear
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear reclining, 60/40 split-folding bench seats with fore/aft adjustment
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Storage: front and rear doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trailering hitch preparation
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 144 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.4
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 18.6
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 15.5
 
Top Speed [mph]: 122